der Schlachtruf
Translation
battle cry, war cry, slogan
Examples
Die Soldaten stießen einen lauten Schlachtruf aus.
The soldiers let out a loud battle cry.
Ihr Schlachtruf war im ganzen Tal zu hören.
Their battle cry could be heard throughout the valley.
Grammar Patterns
einen Schlachtruf ausstoßen to let out a battle cry Die Soldaten stießen einen Schlachtruf aus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kampfruf, Kriegsgeschrei; Antonyms: Friedenslied (peace song)
Etymology
Composed of 'Schlacht' (battle) and 'Ruf' (call, cry). Literally a 'battle call'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Ruf' (call) that you make during a 'Schlacht' (battle).